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How do Function keys work?

Posted on January 15, 2020January 10, 2020 by cynmackley

Learn how to use Function keys on your PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Windows 10Tagged Computers, f keys, function keys, Keyboard Tricks, microsoft, pc, Windows 10Leave a comment

Windows 7 support ends in 5 days

Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 by cynmackley

Windows 7 support ends in 5 days. A look at what it means and what you should do next.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged end of windows 7 support, microsoft, security, windows, windows 7, windows 7 end of life3 Comments

Error 404 phishing scam

Posted on December 20, 2019December 24, 2019 by cynmackley

A tricking new phishing scam that steals your password.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Using The Internet, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged error 404 scam, malware, microsoft, phishing scamLeave a comment

Extend Windows 7 support – for a price

Posted on December 19, 2019December 10, 2019 by cynmackley

It's possible to extend Windows 7 support, but it's going to cost you.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged esu, extended windows 7 support, microsoft, windows 7, Windows 7 lifecycle, windows 7 support1 Comment

Search results Phishing scam

Posted on December 19, 2019December 12, 2019 by cynmackley

A new phishing scam redirects your search results to dangerous pages. How not to fall for it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged malware, microsoft, phishing scam, redirect scam, search results phishing, security1 Comment

Prepare to get nagged by Microsoft

Posted on December 18, 2019December 12, 2019 by cynmackley

If you're still using Windows 7 next month, prepare to be nagged by Microsoft.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged end of windows 7, microsoft, nag screen, security, windows 7, Windows 7 lifecycleLeave a comment

Windows 7: Time is almost up

Posted on December 6, 2019December 10, 2019 by cynmackley

Windows 7: Time is almost up. I've got a trick that might let you use it just a little longer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged make windows 7 safe, microsoft, secure windows 7, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 7 end of lifeLeave a comment

New storage device could last (almost) forever

Posted on November 25, 2019November 17, 2019 by cynmackley

Microsoft is working on a new form of long-term storage that could last 1,000 years.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, In The News, UncategorizedTagged date storage, long-term storage, microsoft, project silica, quartz storage, storage1 Comment

End of Office 2010 Support

Posted on October 22, 2019October 15, 2019 by cynmackley

Support is ending for Office 2010. Here's what you need to do.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, MS Excel, MS Office Help, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, OpenOffice, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged free office suites, microsoft, Microsoft support, office 2010 support, Office 365, office lifecycle, office suites, office support ending, Windows lifecycleLeave a comment

Can AI improve Windows updates

Posted on October 1, 2019September 27, 2019 by cynmackley

Has Microsoft found the secret to making Windows updates go smoothly?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged artificial intelligence, cyns tech tips, improving windows updates, machine learning, microsoft, security updates, windows, Windows 10, windows updates1 Comment

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